Rare PammyMouse Posted December 2, 2023 #1 Share Posted December 2, 2023 (edited) This post was recognized by Host CJSKIDS! "Thank you for starting a live from. Looking forward to following along! Please think about writing a review in our review section when you return." PammyMouse was awarded the badge '"Live from...."' and 10 points. Hi friends, Currently I am awaiting my flight from EWR to FLL, so this seemed like a good time to start this. Expect this to be pretty tame. My dear daughter requested that I FB message her about my cruise - with pictures, and I thought that it would also be good to do a parallel thread here, using the pictures I take for her. I will do my best to post frequently, but I am not a blogger. I booked this in August, got a good deal. I originally booked a Reserve Mini and bid on an upgrade. I got lucky (since it appeared sold out) and wound up in a Vista suite in the upgrade process. I also upgraded my Plus Package to Premier for the multiple device internet, so I am taking full advantage of it. I've been on CB before, almost 2 years ago. I am eager to see her again. I had a great time in 2022. All the best, PM Edited December 2, 2023 by PammyMouse Forgot the rules. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted December 2, 2023 #2 Share Posted December 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, PammyMouse said: Hi friends, Currently I am awaiting my flight from EWR to FLL, so this seemed like a good time to start this. Expect this to be pretty tame. My dear daughter requested that I FB message her about my cruise - with pictures, and I thought that it would also be good to do a parallel thread here, using the pictures I take for her. I will do my best to post frequently, but I am not a blogger. I booked this in August, got a good deal from USAA (Full Disclaimer - I'm not the person who served). I originally booked a Reserve Mini and bid on an upgrade. I got lucky (since it appeared sold out) and wound up in a Vista suite in the upgrade process. I also upgraded my Plus Package to Premier for the multiple device internet, so I am taking full advantage of it. I've been on CB before, almost 2 years ago. I am eager to see her again. I had a great time in 2022. All the best, PM $20 a day per person just to get the 4 device for internet. I do believe there are cheaper ways to do that unless you are going to use the higher priced wines a lot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PammyMouse Posted December 2, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted December 2, 2023 6 minutes ago, memoak said: $20 a day per person just to get the 4 device for internet. I do believe there are cheaper ways to do that unless you are going to use the higher priced wines a lot To add more devices they quoted $170. In the end, I will use the wines and the SD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted December 2, 2023 #4 Share Posted December 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, PammyMouse said: To add more devices they quoted $170. In the end, I will use the wines and the SD. 2 SD meals is $70-$80. I found tons of great wines at Vines within the Plus package. Check out the Zinfandel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadarocks Posted December 3, 2023 #5 Share Posted December 3, 2023 I look forward to your posts and pictures! Thanks in advance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PammyMouse Posted December 3, 2023 Author #6 Share Posted December 3, 2023 Got in kind of late, but the view should be peachy in the morning! PM 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PammyMouse Posted December 3, 2023 Author #7 Share Posted December 3, 2023 Good morning! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted December 3, 2023 #8 Share Posted December 3, 2023 Hilton Marina Inn view? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phabric Posted December 3, 2023 #9 Share Posted December 3, 2023 Looking follow to your review 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PammyMouse Posted December 3, 2023 Author #10 Share Posted December 3, 2023 1 hour ago, voljeep said: Hilton Marina Inn view? 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phabric Posted December 3, 2023 #11 Share Posted December 3, 2023 What ports are you visiting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PammyMouse Posted December 3, 2023 Author #12 Share Posted December 3, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, voljeep said: Hilton Marina Inn view? 👍 Edited December 3, 2023 by PammyMouse Wrong post 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonzoWCS Posted December 3, 2023 #13 Share Posted December 3, 2023 Following along. Have a great cruise. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PammyMouse Posted December 3, 2023 Author #14 Share Posted December 3, 2023 I haven't done much posting from my phone, sorry, I'm resorting to my computer. Ignore post 12 since I can't seem to delete the text, etc. Arrived at the port at about 11:00, left a bag with the porter. Boarding wasn't as smooth as last time, long long line. We also had twice the number of people. I got to the port and joined the line. Eventually someone came and said if we had medallions to follow her. They were boarding when I was done, so I got right on about 11:30. Lunch was in MDR, done in half an hour. Just advised my stateroom is ready. I'll post more later! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PammyMouse Posted December 3, 2023 Author #15 Share Posted December 3, 2023 Pools and Stanleys! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoozecrooze Posted December 3, 2023 #16 Share Posted December 3, 2023 Just watched you all sail by on the webcam! Have a fun time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PammyMouse Posted December 4, 2023 Author #17 Share Posted December 4, 2023 Sorry I am so slow! Met some nice people, chatted and got dinner in the MDR. Now at the late comedy show with Doug Funk. I’m interested to see how it fills up. Some views: sail away: Beaches for miles: I like to photograph nearby ships in the dark, does anyone recognize this one? Pretty tree! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PammyMouse Posted December 4, 2023 Author #18 Share Posted December 4, 2023 I liked Doug Funk! I need a good laugh now and again. Now in Explorers lounge and they sung “December, 1963” and I only can remember the French version: https://youtu.be/Oei7OKqadS8?si=WWW7ktNs69ew-8o3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hllwdcruiser Posted December 4, 2023 #19 Share Posted December 4, 2023 Love the photos! I'm following along ~ we'l be sailing at the same time because we are boarding the Enchanted on Friday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PammyMouse Posted December 4, 2023 Author #20 Share Posted December 4, 2023 Today is Princess Cays! The other ports are Montego Bay, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel. There are some spots of rain around - decks were wet this morning. Lido Deck Artwork: The beach: I cannot remember if this was here 2 years ago, but it looks like a pier: I got a better look at that ship last night, it was Holland America. PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueCO102 Posted December 4, 2023 #21 Share Posted December 4, 2023 Following along. Thank you for sharing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonzoWCS Posted December 4, 2023 #22 Share Posted December 4, 2023 @PammyMouse Hope you don't mind me asking a few questions? 1. How full is the ship (number onboard)? 2. How was the boarding process overall. Timely, organized, amount of time from start to finish? 3. How was the MDR first day seating, and dining experience for dinner? Are you an early seating, late seating and was it organized or controlled chaos? Thanks in advance as we know you are having the time of your life! Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted December 4, 2023 #23 Share Posted December 4, 2023 24 minutes ago, GonzoWCS said: @PammyMouse Hope you don't mind me asking a few questions? 1. How full is the ship (number onboard)? 2. How was the boarding process overall. Timely, organized, amount of time from start to finish? 3. How was the MDR first day seating, and dining experience for dinner? Are you an early seating, late seating and was it organized or controlled chaos? Thanks in advance as we know you are having the time of your life! Cheers There are no more fixed dining times like early or late 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonzoWCS Posted December 4, 2023 #24 Share Posted December 4, 2023 17 minutes ago, memoak said: There are no more fixed dining times like early or late But people do like to go sit and eat early and/or late. And due to your statement above there can be a controlled chaos experience. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted December 4, 2023 #25 Share Posted December 4, 2023 14 minutes ago, GonzoWCS said: But people do like to go sit and eat early and/or late. And due to your statement above there can be a controlled chaos experience. Cheers From my experience there is usually a huge line before the MDR opens and then folks show up at 6:00 often with reservations and find they will have to wait sometimes up to a half hour. The chaos that ensues is not very controlled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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